Waterfront Warehouse District in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
United Grocers Ltd. Warehouse
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado
1. United Grocers Ltd. Warehouse Marker
Builder: Nick Wierh
Construction Date: 1926, replaced 2004
Architectural Style: Early 20th century utilitarian
Before condominiums were built on this corner, a large one-story warehouse housed many wholesale grocers like United Grocers Ltd., a cooperative of retail grocers from 1932-47.
The metal sidewalk canopy, triangular roof pediments, and metal sash windows seen in the photograph are common features of existing historic warehouses around the District, as well as the adjacent Wholesale Produce Market. One of the last grocery wholesalers in the District, Mutual Grocery vacated the building in 1987. An eight-story steel, glass, and concrete building, 428 Alice, replaced the warehouse in 2004. It was the first new development in the Waterfront Warehouse District.
A National Register Historic District
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 37° 47.734′ N, 122° 16.254′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in the Waterfront Warehouse District. It is at the intersection of
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Western States Grocery (a few steps from this marker); Autocar Sales & Service Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Prime Smoked Meats (within shouting distance of this marker); Saroni Wholesale Sugar & Rice (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); S&W Fine Foods Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Oakland Plumbing Supply, P.E. OHair & Co. (about 300 feet away); Former Safeway Headquarters (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
Other markers no longer nearby. C.L. Greeno Co. (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Autocar Sales (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Western States (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); United Grocers (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Fourth St. circa 1962 (was within shouting distance of this marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
2. United Grocers Ltd. Warehouse Marker
More about this marker. The Waterfront Warehouse District has special covered trash cans on street corners, with historical markers atop the covers.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Previous United Grocers Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
3. Opposite Side of A Marker/Trash Can
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
